Morocco votes in parliamentary elections amid cost-of-living and unemployment concerns
Moroccans are voting in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, with polling stations opening across the country as parties compete for control of the House of Representatives. The election is taking place against a backdrop of concern over prices, unemployment and inequality. Nearly 16 million registered voters are eligible to choose 395 members of parliament.Polling stations are scheduled to open at 8am local time and close at 7pm, with preliminary results expected later in the night. Turnout among younger voters is being closely watched, after officials said only about 4% of those registered are aged 18 to 24. The vote is also... [Continue Reading]
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